Work Jeopardy!

Getting the Job

100

This is a form you fill out to apply for a job

Application

200

This is a document you create to apply for jobs

Resume

300

This is a conversation you have with an employer to discuss why you're a good fit for a job

Interview

400

This is what you should wear to a job interview -- be specific!

Khakis or slacks, button-down shirt or blouse, close-toed dress shoes

500

This is a document required for some jobs that describes in paragraph form why you'd be a good fit for a job

Cover letter

Workplace Laws

100

This is the term for the least amount you can get paid for work

Minimum wage

200

This is the law that protects people from discrimination in the workplace based on disability 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

300

This is the current minimum wage in Michigan

$12.48

400

This is the current FEDERAL minimum wage

$7.25

500

This is the minimum age you have to be to work in Michigan

14

Communication Skills

100

This is what you should do when you're running late for work

Call your boss/supervisor

200

This is what you should do if you're unsure about how to do a task at work

Ask for help from a coworker or supervisor

300

This is the facial expression you should make when greeting a customer

Smile

400

This is what you should do if you want to quit your job

Speak to your boss/manager, write a letter of resignation, give two week's notice

500

This is who you can talk to if you've been mistreated at work

Human Resources Department

Jobs for High School Students

100

This person puts groceries in bags for customers

Bagger

200

This person takes people's orders at restaurants

Waiter/waitress/server

300

This person watches children while their parents are away

Babysitter

400

This person helps customers find what they are looking for in a department store

Retail associate 

500

This person makes specialty coffee and tea drinks in a cafe

Barista

Miscellaneous

100

Name three jobs you do outside

Landscaper, farmer, fire fighter, construction worker, lifeguard, camp counselor, crossing guard, etc.

200

This is a form you need in order to work if you are under 18 years old

Work permit

300

This is an unpaid way to get work experience while helping in your community

Volunteering

400

This is the term for extra perks you can get at a job, including vacation time, meals, or health insurance

Benefits

500

This is how many hours per week most people work when working "full time"

40 hours per week